Bedford County's estimated 2026 population is 48,045 with a growth rate of 0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bedford County is the 45th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 49,697 and has seen a growth of -3.32% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bedford County includes 96.05% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (96.05%)
Two or more races (2.27%)
Black or African American (0.78%)
Asian (0.5%)
Other race (0.33%)
Native American (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,625 | 96.05% |
| Two or more races | 1,077 | 2.27% |
| Black or African American | 372 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 238 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 155 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bedford County's average per capita income is $41,752. Household income levels show a median of $60,302. The poverty rate stands at 10.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,962 | $98,818 |
| Families | $78,362 | $91,548 |
| Households | $60,302 | $76,732 |
| Non Families | $31,015 | $45,737 |
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